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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,912.66, 29,869.07 and 5,872.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,912.66, 29,869.07 and 5,872.86 is: 8,809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,912.66 : 29,869.07 = 5,872.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,912.66/29,869.07 = 5,872.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,912.66x = 29,869.07 × 5,872.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,912.66x = 175,416,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,416,866.44/19,912.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,809.31

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